Lions Day is roaring success as zoo fun raises £660 for funds
Visitors to Dudley Zoo helped to raise more than £660 in aid of World Lion Day.
The attraction devoted a day towards raising awareness of the threats Asiatic lions face in the wild.
Keepers manned an information stand throughout the day, where visitors were able to find out more about the majestic species, of which there are less than 300 surviving in the wild who are restricted to the Gir Forest Wildlife Sanctuary in Western India.
As well as a display and biofacts, staff raised funds through face painting, sales of dress up tails and ears and a raffle for a 12-month adoption of one of the zoo's three lions.
The winner was 11 year-old Madison Warren, from West Bromwich.
It total the zoo raise £663.83.
Senior keeper, Sarah Evans, said: “It was a brilliant day and we spoke to lots of visitors as we highlighted the plight of lions. A big thank you to everyone who helped us raise such a fabulous amount.”
